All Energy/Environment

In this edition: Signs of convergence between the environmental movement and communities of color; a federal-lands rule that pits renewable-energy companies against green groups; and a sobering tally of global wildlife.

The Army Corps is exploring a range of options to address concerns raised by tribal officials and others, the White House said. Separately, officials are discussing with tribal governments how to prevent future disputes over public works projects.

As the two biggest producers of CO2 emissions and also the two economic powers most capable of mitigating the effects, cooperation between the US and China is vital to the success of the Paris agreement.

Welcome to the first edition of our newsletter, as the Monitor's Inhabit section features journalism that brings clarity, hope, and humanity to the story of environmental issues including climate change.

Spain a desert? A new study offers a glimpse at Spain's future under four different carbon emissions scenarios. Researchers found that Mediterranean vegetation could change dramatically as the climate warms.

Renewable energy firms have been flocking to sites on federal lands. Now pricing by the Bureau of Land Management is about to change toward competitive bidding similar to the system for oil and gas companies.